The Cotton test is used to assess injury to which structure?

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The Cotton test is used to assess injury to which structure?

Explanation:
The Cotton test targets the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. It stresses the ligaments that hold the distal tibia and fibula together by applying a lateral translation force to the distal fibula while stabilizing the tibia. A positive result is indicated by tenderness over the distal syndesmosis or increased laxity/ gapping between the tibia and fibula, suggesting a syndesmotic sprain. This distinguishes it from tests that evaluate the lateral ligaments like the ATFL or CFL, which are aimed at different structures.

The Cotton test targets the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. It stresses the ligaments that hold the distal tibia and fibula together by applying a lateral translation force to the distal fibula while stabilizing the tibia. A positive result is indicated by tenderness over the distal syndesmosis or increased laxity/ gapping between the tibia and fibula, suggesting a syndesmotic sprain. This distinguishes it from tests that evaluate the lateral ligaments like the ATFL or CFL, which are aimed at different structures.

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